House Sponsors: REITZ. Senate Sponsors: PARKER Short description: VEH CODE-MOTOR CARRIERS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Vehicle Code. Provides for new designations of highways (Class I, II, and III highways, non-designated highways, and local highways). Provides that for Class III and non-designated highways the width of a vehicle or load may not exceed 8 feet. Places limitations on the use of highways by vehicles that exceed certain weight and size specifications. Provides that no exceptions shall be authorized for travel on local roads or municipal roads as thoroughfare between state designated highways. Removes the existing requirements and provides new requirements for a tow truck to operate on a public highway. Removes the existing requirements and provides new requirements for wheel and axle loads and gross weight of vehicles. Removes the exception that certain weight limitations shall not apply to a public utility when transporting equipment. Provides that if a police officer is of the opinion that a vehicle location is unsafe, the officer is authorized to have the vehicle towed, even if this would exceed the tow truck's weight limit. Makes other changes. FISCAL NOTE (Department of Transportation) This legislation will have no fiscal impact on the Illinois Department of Transportation. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Deletes reference to: 625 ILCS 5/15-113 Changes the language placing limitations on local access on county, township, or municipal highways by vehicles exceeding certain weight and length limitations. Changes the language of the new requirements for a tow truck to operate on a public highway. Provides that a tow truck towing a disabled vehicle or combination of vehicles is not subject to length limitations. Provides that vehicles transporting large structural objects during daylight hours on normal week days are subject only to length limitations of 100 feet for vehicle and load and 80 feet for a single object. Provides that vehicles operated by public utilities for the purpose of making emergency repairs are not subject to length limitations. Provides that these vehicles, if operated at night, must be lighted to clearly mark the dimensions of the load. Makes other changes. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Changes provisions placing limitations on local access on certain State, county, township, and municipal highways by vehicles not exceeding certain weight and length limitations. Last action on Bill: PUBLIC ACT.............................. 92-0417 Last action date: AUG-17-2001 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 1 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status